ASTM F1803-15(2019)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F1803 −15 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Poly (Vinyl Chloride)(PVC) Closed Profile Gravity Pipe and
Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1803; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(CPVC) Compounds
1.1 This specification covers requirements for poly(vinyl
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
chloride) (PVC) closed profile sewer pipe and fittings with
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
integral bell and elastomeric seal joints or plain end pipe with
D2152 Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded
couplings in sizes (18 to 60 in.) based on a controlled inside
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
diameter.
Acetone Immersion
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D2321 PracticeforUndergroundInstallationofThermoplas-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
tic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
and are not considered standard.
Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the D2444 Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, (Falling Weight)
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D2855 Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Ce-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and ment) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and
regulatory limitations prior to use. Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
NOTE 1—Pipe and fittings produced to this specification should be
Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
installed in accordance with Practice D2321.
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Pipe and Fittings
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Join-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ing Plastic Pipe
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
F679 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Large-
Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings
2. Referenced Documents
2.2 Federal Standard:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
2.3 Military Standard:
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
tics
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
nologyD1600,unlessotherwisespecified.Theabbreviationfor
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.62 on Sewer.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019. Published August 2019. Originally poly(vinyl chloride) is PVC.
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1803 – 15. DOI:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
10.1520/F1803-15R19.
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3.2.1 closed profile (CP) gravity sewer pipe, n—a pipe 6.3 The joint shall be designed to avoid displacement of the
product consisting of an essentially smooth waterway braced gasket when assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s
circumferentially or spirally with projections or ribs that are recommendation.
joined by an essentially smooth outer wall (see Fig. 1).
6.4 The assembly of joints shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended to
7. Requirements
provide pipe and fittings suitable for nonpressure drainage of
7.1 Workmanship—The pipe and fittings shall be essentially
sewage and surface water.
uniform in color, opacity, density, and other properties. The
NOTE 2—Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with
inside and outside surfaces shall be semimatte or glossy in
the specific approval of the governing code authority since chemicals not
appearance and free of chalking, sticky, or tacky material. The
commonly found in drains and sewers and temperatures in excess of
surfaces shall be free of excess bloom; that is, slight bloom is
140°F may be encountered.
acceptable. The pipe walls shall be free of cracks, holes,
blisters, voids, foreign inclusions, or other defects that are
5. Material
visible to the naked eye and that may affect the wall integrity.
5.1 Basic Materials—The pipe and fittings shall be made of
Bloom or chalking may develop in pipe exposed to direct rays
PVC plastic having a minimum cell classification of 12454 or
of the sun (ultraviolet radiant energy) for extended periods and
12364 as defined in Specification D1784. Homopolymer PVC
consequently these requirements do not apply to pipe after
compounds must meet or exceed the requirements of the above
extended exposure to direct rays of the sun.
listed minimum cell classification number.
7.2 Pipe Fitting Dimensions:
5.2 Rework Material—Clean rework material generated
7.2.1 Diameter—The inside diameter of the pipe shall meet
from the manufacturer’s own pipe or fittings production may
the requirements given in Table 1 when measured in accor-
be used by the same manufacturer provided pipe or fittings
dance with 8.4.1.
produced meet all the requirements of this specification.
7.2.2 Wall Thickness—The minimum wall thickness of the
5.3 Gaskets—Elastomeric gaskets shall comply with the
waterway of pipe and fittings fabricated from pipe sections
requirements described in Specification F477.
shall meet the requirements given in Table 1 when measured in
5.4 Lubricant—The lubricant used for assembly shall be
accordance with 8.4.2. The wall thickness of fittings fabricated
suitable for use with PVC pipe and elastomeric seals for this
from pipes meeting the requirements of Specification F679 are
application and have no detrimental effect on the gasket or on
also satisfactory.
the pipe.
7.2.3 Bell Wall Thickness—In the case of belled pipe and
fittings fabricated from pipe sections, the thickness of the wall
6. Joining Systems
in the bell shall be considered satisfactory if it was formed
6.1 Gasketed Joint—The integral bell gasketed joint,
from pipe meeting the previous requirements. For reducing
coupling, or fitting joints shall be designed so that when
fittings or those with smaller inlets, the minimum wall thick-
assembled, the gasket (which is attached to either the bell or ness for each inlet shall be no less than the minimum wall
the spigot) will be compressed radially on the pipe spigot or in
thickness for that size pipe.
the bell to form a water-tight seal. The joints shall be designed
7.2.4 Fittings:
to comply with and show no sign of leakage when tested in
7.2.4.1 Molded Fittings—Molded fittings conforming to the
accordance with 7.7 when assembled with pipe for which they
requirements of Specification F679 may also be used with
are intended.
profile gravity sewer pipe provided an adapter (when required)
6.2 Couplings shall form a water-tight seal when assembled is used to make the connection. The minimum wall thickness
with plain end pipe and show no sign of leakage when tested of the molded fittings and adapter shall coincide with the
in accordance with 7.7 when assembled with pipe for which values listed in Table 1 of Specification F679. The thickness in
they are intended. the wall of the adapter bell shall be considered satisfactory if
formed from pipe meeting the previous requirements.
NOTE 3—The outside diameters of products manufactured to this
7.2.4.2 Fabricated Fittings—Fabricated fittings shall be
specification are not specified and therefore joint compatibility should be
reviewed.
made from the pipe meeting the requirements of this
specification, or Specification F679. Fabricated fittings with
solvent cement components shall be made in accordance with
Practice D2855 and taking cognizance of Practice F402.
Unreinforced solvent cement mitred joints shall not be used.
Fabricated joints shall be adequately lapped or fusion butt
welded and, when needed, additionally reinforced.
7.3 Pipe Flattening—There shall be no evidence of
splitting, cracking, breaking, or separation of ribs or seams
FIG. 1Typical Closed Profile (CP) (A) Waterway minimum wall
(B) Average inside diameter when pipe is tested in accordance with 8.5.
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TABLE 1 Pipe Dimensions and Stiffness
Nominal Minimum Inside Tolerance on Minimum Pipe Waterway Minimum
A
Pipe Size, Diameter, Inside Diameter, Stiffness Series 46, Wall Series 46,
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) lbf/in. (kPa) in. (mm)
18 17.595 (446.91) +0.110 (+2.79) 46 (320) 0.070 (1.78)
21 20.690 (525.53) +0.120 (+3.05) 46 (320) 0.080 (2.03)
24 23.430 (595.12) +0.140 (+3.56) 46 (320) 0.100 (3.54)
27 26.420 (671.01) +0.160 (+4.06) 46 (320) 0.115 (2.92)
30 29.410 (747.01) +0.180 (+4.57) 46 (320) 0.125 (3.18)
33 32.405 (823.09) +0.190 (+4.83) 46 (320) 0.140 (3.56)
36 35.395 (899.03) +0.210 (+5.33) 46 (320) 0.150 (3.81)
39 38.385 (974.98) +0.230 (+5.84) 46 (320) 0.165 (4.19)
42 41.375 (1050.93) +0.250 (+6.35) 46 (320) 0.180 (4.57)
45 44.370 (1127.00) +0.260 (+6.60) 46 (320) 0.195 (4.95)
48 47.360 (1202.94) +0.280 (+7.11) 46 (320) 0.210 (5.33)
54 53.350 (1355.09) +0.300 (+7.62) 46 (320) 0.225 (5.72)
60 59.340 (1507.24) +0.320 (+8.128) 46 (320) 0.240 (6.10)
A
In-plant quality control manufacturing. Base inside diameter calculations should include out-of-roundness as a result of shipping and handling.
7.4 Pipe Impact Strength—The impact strength shall not be
less than the values shown in Table 2 when tested in accor-
dance with 8.6.
NOTE 4—This requirement is intended only for use as a quality control
test, not a simulated service test.
7.5 Pipe Stiffness—Pipe stiffness values for the pipe shall
comply with Table 1 when tested in accordance with 8.7.
7.6 Gaskets—Gaskets shall meet the low head application
requirements of Specification F477 and be molded into a
FIG. 2Shear Deflection Test
circular form or extruded to the proper section and then spliced
into circular form.
7.7 Joint Tightness—All joints shall show no signs of
50 6 10 % relative humidity for not less than 40 h prior to test.
leakage when tested in accordance with Specification D3212
Conduct tests under the same conditions of temperature and
and Fig. 2.All surfaces of the joint upon which the gasket may
humidity, unless otherwise specified.
bear shall be smooth and free of imperfections, ridges,
8.1.2 Quality Control Testing—Condition specimens for a
fractures, or cracks that could adversely affect sealability.
minimumof4hinairor1hinwaterat73.463°F(23 62°C).
7.8 Acetone Immersion—The pipe shall meet the require-
Test the specimens at 73.4 6 3°F without regard to relative
ments as defined in Test Method D2152 when tested in
humidity.
accordance with 8.8.
8.2 Test Conditions—Conduct tests in the standard labora-
NOTE 5—This is intended only for use as a quality control test and not
tory atmosphere of 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 10 %
for use as a simulated service test.
relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test meth-
7.9 Air Test—When pipe is made in such a manner that a
ods or in this specification. In cases of disagreement, the
seam or exposed channel is present, each length shall pass a
tolerances shall be 61.8°F (61°C) and 62 % relative humid-
3.5-psi air test in accordance with 8.9.
ity.
7.10 Exposed Channels—Cut exposed channels of closed
8.3 Sampling—The selection of the samples of pipe shall be
profile pipe shall be sealed with a material to provide an
as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. In case of
adequate seal to prevent infiltration and exfiltration and be
no prior agreement, any sample selected by the testing labora-
resistant to sewer and drainage environments.
tory shall be deemed adequate.
8.4 Dimensions:
8. Test Methods
8.4.1 Inside Diameter—Determine the average inside diam-
8.1 Conditioning:
eter using an internal micrometer or telescoping gage accurate
8.1.1 Referee Testing—When conditioning is required for
to 60.001 in. (60.02 mm). Take sufficient readings, a mini-
referee tests, condition the specimens in accordance with
mum of four, to ensure that the maximum and minimum have
ProcedureAof Practice D618 at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and
been determined. Calculate the average diameter as the arith-
metic mean of the diameters measured. As an alternative
method, an inside-diameter-type circumferential tape may be
TABLE 2 Minimum Impact Strength, 73°F (23°C)
used if proper care is taken to align it at right angles to the pipe
Nominal Size, in. Impact Strength, ft-lbf(J)
axis. A tapered plug gage as described in Test Method D2122
18 to 60 220(299)
may also be used.
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8.4.2 Wall Thickness—Measure the wall thickness of the indicated by reaction to immersion in anhydrous acetone. It is
thinnest cross section of the waterway in the gaps between ribs applicable only for distinguishing between unfused and prop-
in accordance with Test Met
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